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‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney

The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building for a viral proposal are now negotiating a plea deal with Manhattan prosecutors.

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The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building earlier this year is negotiating a possible plea deal with prosecutors, their lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital. In their latest Manhattan court appearance, Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, faced a judge Tuesday for a status conference. The couple, known for their stunts, scaled the landmark skyscraper in July to carry out a marriage proposal that went viral. Initially, the couple was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and misdemeanor climbing of a structure. They were then released under court supervision. COUPLE FACING SLEW OF CHARGES AFTER CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF EMPIRE STATE BUILDING WITH MASSIVE BANNER A judge ruled Tuesday the couple no longer has to have monthly "check-ins" with an officer for that court-mandated "supervision." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SEND US A TIP Their attorney, Noam Biale, said they are "getting close" to a "resolution" with the district attorney's office. DAREDEVIL COUPLE ACCUSED IN EMPIRE STATE BUILDING CLIMB PACK ON PDA AFTER FIRST COURT APPEARANCE SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB After Tuesday's hearing, Biale addressed reporters outside the courtroom and said his clients are "daring and pathbreaking artists whose performances have captivated people all over the world." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He added, "They are beloved by New Yorkers, and no one wants to see any harm come to them." GOT A TIP? GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Their next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 12. Biale said he is confident and "hopeful" for a resolution before the end of the year. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital has reached out to Manhattan's District Attorney's Office for comment.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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